Potato A History of the Propitious Esculent

Name: Potato A History of the Propitious Esculent
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ISBN: 9780300171457

ISBN-10: 0300171455

ISBN-13: 9780300171457

Edition: 2009

Authors: John Reader

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The potatohumble, lumpy, bland, familiaris a decidedly unglamorous staple of the dinner table. Or is it? John Reader's narrative on the role of the potato in world history suggests we may be underestimating this remarkable tuber. From domestication in Peru 8,000 years ago to its status today as the world's fourth largest food crop, the potato has played a starringor at least supportingrole in many chapters of human history. In this witty and engaging book, Reader opens our eyes to the power of the potato. Whether embraced as the solution to hunger or wielded as a weapon of exploitation, blamed for famine and death or recognized for spurring progress, the potato has often changed the course…

Book details

List price: $23.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 3/29/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.012
Language: English